Im condsidering getting a wild P.senegalus. But what I need to is there any behavioral differences between wild and farm raised polypterids. Like are wild P.senegalus more agressive then farm raised ones?
Wild Polypterus
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I've had both and never saw a difference in behavior.
I prefer wild caught though due to the decreased chance of genetic deformities.
I prefer wild caught though due to the decreased chance of genetic deformities.
True, and just generally the wild animals who arent bred in mass, who have to fight for survival and only the fittest and strongest procreate tend to produce all around healthier animals, as with anything. Start breeding for mass profit, looks, etc you start screwing up quality and health.
All because of the mass inbreeding involved in mass profit breeding activity.
Scientific estimates place at least 100 individuals as the necessary minimum to maintain a degree of genetic diversity for healthy offspring in a breeding operation. Mass breeding projects normally have all their bred fish traceable back to only about 2-30 or so individuals at best.
I am relatively new to the bichir scene but have been able to accumulate a good number since I fell in love with bichirs not too long ago. I have observed that in general, wild caught tend to be more skittish and are usually the first ones to "spasm" whether it be during a water change, loud noice/thump in the room, or during heavy traffic. I have also observed that in general it takes the wild caught a little longer to begin eating when introduced to a new tank. Almost all cbs I have acquired begin eating from the very first day to two....while the wc begin to eat on the third day and on. I know there are always exceptions, but this has been my observation.
I've seen my wild polypterus feed after lights are out. they will "float" in mid-water and wait for feeders to swim near before snapping them. there are a few more predatory tactics used by them compared to captive breed specimens... and it's really darn cool!
framcosco, my experience has actually been the exact opposite. Whenever I get in wild polys, I'll drop a few pellets into their bag or bucket during acclimatization. They gobble them right up. Most CB I've brought in have been difficult to feed at first, not even taking bloodworm or mysis except for after lights out.
i have both. and observable differences are close to nil.
however, 1 thing i like about wild ones is that they come in relatively bigger sizes, and i was told they have more potential to grow bigger.
however, 1 thing i like about wild ones is that they come in relatively bigger sizes, and i was told they have more potential to grow bigger.